Comparison

Deep Tools vs Frey Dive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Deep Tools

This app is a comprehensive tool for divers, offering dive planning, logging, and gas blending. It supports recreational, technical, and rebreather diving with advanced decompression planning and dive computer integration. Plan complex dives, log your adventures, and mix gases with precision.

Highlights
  • Decompression dive planning (Bühlmann ZH-L16)
  • Dive log with Shearwater import
  • Nitrox and Trimix gas blending
  • Multiple dive calculators
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Multi-level and repetitive dive planning
Features
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The complete dive planner, dive log and dive calculator app for recreational, technical and rebreather divers. Plan decompression dives with Bühlmann ZH-L16 and gradient factors, import your dives from a Shearwater dive computer, blend nitrox and trimix, and get quick answers to the questions you ask before every dive. All in one app, for open circuit (OC) and CCR. Whether you are in dive training, planning complex deco dives, or logging your underwater adventures, Deep Tools gives you reliable results you can trust. DIVE CALCULATORS - Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) - Oxygen partial pressure (ppO₂) - Equivalent Air Depth (EAD) - Equivalent Narcotic Depth (END) - Equivalent Air Density Depth (EADD) - No Decompression Limit (NDL) - Best nitrox mix for depth - Best trimix mix for depth - Gas consumption (SAC / RMV) and gas density - Lift bag calculator DECO PLANNER * Plan complex dives with confidence on open circuit (OC) or rebreather (CCR): - Bühlmann ZH-L16B and ZH-L16C with gradient factors (GF) - Multi-level and repetitive dive planning - Lost gas plans and CCR bailout planning, with custom bailout points - Gas consumption, CNS and OTU for every dive - Dive profile, run time table, tissue pressure graph and slate view - Share dive plans as a file, text, slate or image DIVE LOG * - Import dives from Shearwater dive computers (Petrel, Perdix, NERD, Teric and more) - Full dive profile with ppO₂, CNS, TTS, SAC and gas density - Dive sites with name, coordinates, map and custom tags - Automatically merge dives with short surface intervals - Share dives with your buddies - Local backup and easy transfer to a new device GAS BLENDER * Mix accurate nitrox and trimix: - Partial pressure blending to the desired gas - Blending with a top-off gas - Continuous flow blending - Gas cost estimate MORE - Metric and imperial units - Altitude diving and water type (salt, fresh, EN13319) - Custom tank / cylinder database - Available in 11 languages * The deco planner, dive log and gas blender are included in Deep Tools Premium. Try them free during the free trial. Deep Tools is a planning aid. It does not replace proper dive training or certification. Special thanks to V. Paul Gordon, Serge Nelissen and Michael Heus for extensive testing and valuable contributions. Terms of Use: https://www.deepblue.si/privacy/terms-of-service.php Privacy Policy: https://www.deepblue.si/privacy/

About

Frey Dive

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Frey Dive is a complete platform for scuba and freediving. You can log dives in detail, store certifications and insurance documents, run nitrox and deco calculators, track your progress with statistics, and share individual dives. It works on mobile and the web, and your data syncs across all devices. Terms of Use: https://freydive.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://freydive.app/privacy Apple's Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deep Tools4 screens
Frey Dive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deep Tools at none against Frey Dive's shown. Deep Tools also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Frey Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Deep Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Frey Dive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Tools ships an update every 2 months, Frey Dive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deep Tools versus Frey Dive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep ToolsFrey Dive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep Blue d.o.o.Martin Campagnoli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deep Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99
3 purchases

Frey Dive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annualy$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy us a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Deep Tools free?
Deep Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frey Dive free?
Frey Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deep Tools or Frey Dive have ads?
Frey Dive shows ads; Deep Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Deep Tools or Frey Dive?
Deep Tools ships an update every 2 months, and Frey Dive every 4 days. Most recently, Deep Tools was updated on November 11, 2026 and Frey Dive on November 13, 2026.

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